Chapter 232: The Arrival of Darkness! The Divine Phoenix Legacy!

Chapter 232: The Arrival of Darkness! The Divine Phoenix Legacy!

"Junior Brother Jun asked us to wait here, he'll be here soon."

Upon receiving Jun Yu's message, Song Shixiong's expression brightened with joy.

News about the exotic fire was worth a fortune.

They had delivered the news at the earliest opportunity, and there would surely be an extremely precious reward!

"Senior Brother Song, Junior Brother Jun's temperament is a bit peculiar."

"Do you think he might ignore us after obtaining the exotic fire?"

A Tian Dan Pavilion disciple hesitated as he spoke.

They wouldn't have worried about Jun Yu and the others before, but recently...

"Don't worry."

Senior Brother Song reassured them, "We're all from Tian Dan Pavilion, even if Junior Brother Jun has a peculiar temperament, he wouldn't go that far."

Just as everyone was chatting, a large group of people in black robes rushed over from the distance.

Leading them was none other than Jun Yu.

However, what puzzled Senior Brother Song and the others was that Jun Yu's face looked somewhat off.

His complexion was not only pale but also carried a hint of terror.

Without waiting for Senior Brother Song and the others to ask, Jun Yu, upon his arrival, immediately asked without any courtesy:

"Where is the location of the exotic fire? Tell me quickly!"

Senior Brother Song, thinking that Jun Yu was eager for the news about the exotic fire, didn't mind and smiled, saying:

"It's near the Chiyan Mountain Range, but the compass can't pinpoint the exact location."

"I'm afraid it's up to you, Junior Brother Jun, to personally go there."

After obtaining the crucial information, Jun Yu heaved a sigh of relief.

"Junior Brother Jun."

A Tian Dan Pavilion disciple smiled and said, "We didn't tell anyone about this news, and you were the first person we thought of."

"After Junior Brother Jun tames the exotic fire, don't forget about us, your senior brothers."

The other Tian Dan Pavilion disciples, upon hearing this, also looked at Jun Yu with anticipation.

But they didn't notice.

While they were talking, those in black robes had silently approached them.

"I won't forget."

Jun Yu grinned at their words, and a deep, dark glint flashed in his eyes, "But you'll have to help me with one more thing."

"Haha, Junior Brother Jun, just say the word, as long as we can do it."

"Kill!"

Before the Tian Dan Pavilion disciples could finish their sentence,

Tong Lin, who was standing beside Jun Yu, had already opened his mouth with a sinister smile.

In an instant, thick darkness enveloped the entire area.

Unprepared for this, Song Shixiong and his group had no defense against the sudden onslaught and were severely injured.

The group, who had come with high expectations, froze at the sight of this scene.

"You... you joined the Dark Restricted Zone!"

Senior Brother Song's eyes widened in anger, "Jun Yu, you won't get away with this! Sister Chu Xi won't let you off!"

He never would have imagined that Jun Yu, praised by the outside world as the Little Pavilion Master, had actually joined the Dark Restricted Zone.

"Chu Xi?"

Jun Yu scoffed at the mention of her, "She's mine, and I'll personally refine her into an Imperial Furnace!"

"As for now..."

He turned to Tong Lin and said respectfully, "Sir, please enjoy these blood offerings."

Tong Lin smiled upon hearing this and patted Jun Yu's shoulder, "Well done."

As his words fell, Tong Lin walked straight to Senior Brother Song and opened his mouth with a sinister smile.

A piercing scream echoed through the heavens and earth.

Jun Yu seemed to ignore the tragic state of his fellow disciples.

His gaze was fixed on the distance, his eyes filled with anticipation,

"Chiyan Mountain Range, wait for me!"

...

In the sky above the Chiyan Mountain Range.

Miao Ba stood silently, his eyes scanning the surroundings, guarding against any unexpected visitors.

Changqing, Miao Feng, and the others had already entered the secret realm, leaving him to help from the outside.

There was no other choice; this Chiyan Mountain Range was vast, and the entrance to the secret realm kept changing randomly. Even as a Quasi-Emperor, he couldn't completely seal off this place.

All he could do was do his best and leave the rest to fate.

"With Changqing here, obtaining the legacy shouldn't be a problem."

Miao Ba looked into the distance and muttered to himself, "Those people have left, so they probably won't come back, right?"

But as soon as he thought this, a group of black-robed figures rushed in from the distant heavens.

Among them were several individuals with exceptionally powerful auras.

They were even stronger than those who had been lingering in this area recently.

"Halt!"

Miao Ba's expression changed, and he roared out loud.

His voice reverberated through the heavens and earth, and the formidable aura of a Quasi-Emperor spread in all directions.

"A Quasi-Emperor?"

Tong Lin looked up at the sky and said indifferently, "Jun Yu, it seems you're late."

Jun Yu scanned the surroundings, and soon his gaze fixed on a distant peak.

He could sense that the exotic fire's aura was emanating from there.

Strangely, the aura kept changing.

It was just on the peak, but the next moment, it had moved to another location.

"A randomly changing entrance?"

Jun Yu's expression brightened, and he said, "Sir, can you block that Quasi-Emperor for a moment?"

"Just a brief moment is all we need."

Tong Lin glanced at Miao Ba and said, "He's only at the initial stage of a Quasi-Emperor."

"Although we can't defeat him, keeping him occupied for a while won't be a problem."

As soon as he finished speaking, three black-robed figures exuding the aura of Great Sage Apex emerged without Tong Lin having to ask.

"You have the time of an incense stick."

Tong Lin spoke calmly, "If I can't find the entrance within that time, I'll lead everyone away."

"That's enough!"

Upon hearing this, Jun Yu was delighted and led the group towards a distant small mountain.

"Stop!"

Miao Ba's expression changed instantly, and he shouted.

Before he could make a move, three Great Sage Apex cultivators joined forces and stood in front of him.

A fierce battle erupted in an instant, tearing the sky apart. The powerful aura swept through the surroundings.

If it were an ordinary Great Sage Apex facing the attack of a High Sovereign Apex, they wouldn't be able to withstand it for long.

But these three, hailing from the Dark Forbidden Realm, possessed an indomitable will to survive.

Although they couldn't defeat Miao Ba, their terrifying regenerative abilities allowed them to hold out for a moment.

"You're from the Dark Forbidden Realm!" Miao Ba's expression changed again.

But before he could say more, he saw Jun Yu in the distance, surrounded by eerie white flames. Jun Yu punched the small mountain.

Sizzle!

Multicolored radiance condensed, and a flame-forged gateway suddenly appeared.

...

Inside the Phoenix Secret Realm.

This was a world shrouded in flames.

The terrifying heat distorted the void, and red and golden flames could be seen everywhere.

The most peculiar sight was the ethereal figures of fire spirits, formed from flames.

These fire spirits were scattered throughout the world, seemingly lifeless and in deep slumber.

However, the moment a living being entered, countless fire spirits opened their eyes simultaneously.

A scorching aura reverberated through the heavens and earth.

"Are those the fire spirits? They're all at the Divine Spirit Realm Apex."

Su Changqing, who had entered the secret realm, curiously spoke as he gazed at the distant fiery figures.

"The strongest among us is at the Divine Spirit Realm Apex. They will stabilize at this level."

Miao Feng looked at the fire spirits, her expression grave, and said, "These red fire spirits are manageable. Although there are many, their strength is only comparable to the average Divine Spirit Realm Apex."

"But as we go deeper, the golden flame fire spirits are truly terrifying."

"Their numbers may not match the red flame fire spirits, but their individual combat power is stronger than mine!"

Upon hearing this, Su Changqing's expression turned serious.

Miao Feng's strength was not weak; she was among the top-tier Celestial Talents.

The fact that even she was no match for them showed how formidable the golden flame fire spirits were.

"Hahaha! What a place! There are so many spiritual flames here."

As Su Changqing and Miao Feng were talking, Chu Xi had already dashed out, filled with excitement.

"Be careful!"

"Those are fire spirits at the Divine Spirit Realm Apex!"

Miao Feng, seeing this, shouted anxiously.

But before she could approach, she witnessed a startling scene.

Chu Xi's black hair turned crimson in an instant, and her body radiated heat like molten rock.

When she reached a fire spirit, her dantian transformed into a massive fiery furnace.

The shadow of the furnace reflected in the heavens and earth, resembling a gaping beast that swallowed the fire spirit in one gulp.

Chu Xi's flames blazed, visibly intensifying, and her internal furnace solidified.

Chu Xi seemed oblivious to it all, excitedly rushing towards the next fire spirit.

"This..."

Miao Feng was dumbfounded.

A little girl at the Divine Body Realm had instantly defeated a fire spirit at the Divine Spirit Realm Apex?

"Her physique is innately resistant to flames."

Su Changqing smiled and said, "Flames will only make her stronger."

"To harm her, these red flames alone are not enough."

Chu Xi possessed the Furnace Emperor Body, capable of refining all flames in the world.

By devouring these flames, Chu Xi's internal furnace would grow stronger, enhancing her own power.

"What a terrifying talent," Miao Feng couldn't help but feel envious.

"With your Phoenix bloodline, why envy others?"

Su Changqing looked into the distance and smiled, "Follow me closely, I'll lead you to obtain the heritage!"

As he finished speaking, Su Changqing's body was also engulfed in raging flames.

However, his flames had no heat, only an overwhelming force! Boom!

Su Changqing stomped his foot, and his body fell like a meteor into the midst of the fire spirits.

He held an ancient fist seal, and the terrifying power emitted a piercing, mournful wind.

Every fire spirit hit by his attack was blasted into the sky.

There were many fire spirits, but Su Changqing charged through like an ancient ferocious beast, unstoppable!

Miao Feng closely followed behind Su Changqing, witnessing his unstoppable advance, and couldn't help but marvel.

With just Su Changqing's addition, their progress had increased severalfold.

As for Chu Xi, there were almost no threats to her on the outskirts of this place.

Her speed was even faster than Su Changqing's, and she had already disappeared from sight.

However.

Just as Su Changqing and the others were advancing, having just entered the region of the golden flame fire spirits,

Boom!

The entire fiery world trembled, and the fire spirits' auras within suddenly began to surge uncontrollably.

Strangely, before the fire spirits could stabilize, their auras rapidly declined.

In the end, they remained at the Divine Spirit Realm Apex.

"Someone has entered!"

The sudden change caused Miao Feng's expression to shift,

"The intruder is very powerful, but for some reason, they retreated, leaving behind only a Divine Spirit Realm cultivator."

"The secret realm seems to have undergone minimal changes, but the number of Fire Spirits has visibly increased."

Clearly, many have entered the secret realm!

Just as Miao Feng felt a sense of panic, a reassuring voice sounded from Su Changqing.

"Ahead lies the Golden Flame Fire Spirit region, and they are incredibly powerful!"

Miao Feng suppressed the urgency in her heart and quickly spoke up.

"Golden Flame Fire Spirits."

Su Changqing gazed into the distance, where a dazzling golden light shone, and a terrifying heat wave washed over them.

Countless towering golden Fire Spirits blocked the path ahead.

"We need to speed up."

Su Changqing took a deep breath, and the boundless energy within him suddenly erupted.

He reached out with his right hand, and countless Dao patterns condensed and intertwined, forming a perfectly shaped giant axe that appeared in his grasp.

With a fierce shout, Su Changqing swung the Heaven Splitting Axe in his hand, cleaving downward with immense force.

A blinding light shot forth, carrying a sharp edge that seemed capable of splitting heaven and earth.

Miao Feng witnessed the once formidable Golden Flame Fire Spirits, each sliced in half at the waist.

The scattered golden flames covered the ground, forming a golden road that seemed to reach the heavens.

Miao Feng watched this scene with awe.

Even though she knew the giant axe in Su Changqing's hand was powerful, she couldn't help but feel terrified when she saw it again.

"Let's go."

Su Changqing's soft voice urged them forward, and they stepped on the golden flames, heading straight for the inheritance deep within the secret realm.

Miao Feng took one last look at Su Changqing's back before following closely behind.

...

Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the secret realm.

Jun Yu, Tong Lin, and over ten Divine Spirit Realm cultivators from the forbidden zone had arrived at the secret realm.

"That's right!"

Jun Yu's excited gaze fixed on the distant horizon, "I can sense the aura of a unique fire over there."

"It's incredibly powerful! Stronger than the Mysterious Blue Flame!"

Tong Lin, standing nearby, showed interest upon hearing this.

The Mysterious Blue Flame ranked ninth on the Unique Flame Ranking and was already considered exceptionally powerful.

Unexpectedly, this secret realm held a flame even stronger than the Mysterious Blue Flame.

"What a pleasant surprise."

Tong Lin smiled, his eyes gleaming with deep black light, "I'll take this unique flame."

Hearing this, Jun Yu's smile froze, and he looked at Tong Lin in bewilderment.

"Do you have any objections?" Tong Lin asked playfully.

"Of course not, that unique flame belongs to you, sir!"

Jun Yu quickly lowered his head, concealing the anger in his eyes.

Tong Lin didn't care about Jun Yu's thoughts.

His steps were slow but incredibly swift as he rushed towards the depths of the secret realm.

As the surrounding red flame spirits rushed towards them, countless ferocious giant snakes emerged from Tong Lin's body.

These giant snakes weaved through the void, baring their sharp fangs, and pounced on the fire spirits without hesitation.

Despite both being at the peak of the Divine Spirit Realm, the fire spirits were like fragile cloth, easily torn apart by the giant snakes' bites.

"Hiss~"

Tong Lin's figure seemed to disappear, and the sky and earth were covered with countless black snakes.

The giant snakes' roars shook the heavens and earth, and an endless darkness spread from this fiery world.

In this already dangerous secret realm, Tong Lin moved as if he were in an uninhabited land, his speed not slowing down in the slightest.

"One day, I will also attain such formidable combat power!"

Jun Yu took one last look at Tong Lin ahead and quickly caught up.

The group of over ten people moved swiftly, and before long, they reached the region of the Golden Flame Fire Spirits.

Looking at the golden path carved by Su Changqing and the pervasive sharp aura, Tong Lin raised his eyebrows and smiled lightly, "It seems there's a decent opponent ahead."

Jun Yu, upon hearing this, flattered him, "Sir, you're too kind. Compared to you, even the Divine Spirit Realm is insignificant."

"Even the Divine Appearance Realm wouldn't be your match."

He had witnessed Tong Lin's true terror, which was almost akin to immortality.

Among those of the same realm, he couldn't think of anyone who could defeat Tong Lin.

Tong Lin smiled ambiguously and stepped onto the golden path, heading deeper into the secret realm.

Soon, he encountered two figures and a majestic golden flame phoenix with its wings spread wide, blocking out the sky and sun.

"It's the Phoenix inheritance?"

Tong Lin's eyes lit up as he muttered to himself, "Such an inheritance would be renowned even in the outer realms."

Jun Yu, standing beside him, revealed an endless yearning gaze, fixated on the location of the divine phoenix.

"Changqing."

Upon seeing the approaching figure, Miao Feng felt anxious and turned to Su Changqing.

"Just go ahead, leave this place to me."

Seeing Miao Feng's worried expression, Su Changqing smiled gently, "Rest assured, have you ever seen me lose to someone of the same realm?"

Miao Feng took a deep breath after hearing this and looked intently at Su Changqing. Then, she rushed towards the divine phoenix,

"Hold on, I'll be back!"

(End of Chapter)

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